There are so many flatbreads in the world without yeast to name some:

• Chapati, Paratha, Naan (India)
• Lavash (Iran, Armenia, and Turkey)
• Cong you bing (China)
• Tortillas (Mexico)

This recipe is inspired by Lavash (the Iranian version), the ingredients are: flour, water, salt, and yogurt.

Why making the dough with yogurt?

Yogurt is a complex ingredient. We have proteins, fat and loads of bacteria and probiotics which is the result of a natural fermentation of milk. A bread made with yogurt is higher in nutritions and easier to digest.

Ingredients | 6-10 breads

• 500g 00 /17.6 oz wheat flour (all purpose flour)
• 180g/6.3oz lukewarm water
• 70g/2.4oz whole greek yogurt
• 1tsp of salt

Preparation of dough

– In a big bowl mix the flour with salt. Pour water and yogurt. Knead to have a rough dough.

– Leave to rest for ⏳ 15 minutes at room temperature and knead again the dough gets smoother.

optional: let it rest for 2 hours.

Baking the flatbread

– Divide dough to form balls. Slightly press them to have a disk shape for an easier work with rolling pin later.

⏳ wait 10 mins so the dough relaxes.

– Place the pan/skillet on the stove, on medium heat. The pan should be very hot like a baking oven.

– Pop each rolled out dough on the hot pan.

(Optional) ➡️ There is a trick that many bakers use to maintain flat shape of the dough. It’s a clean pillow-like surface which the baker stretches the dough on top so it doesn’t shrink back. Then they stick the dough to the hot surface/walls of the oven (Tanoor).

lol this is how I made mine: with a bowl and a clean kitchen cloth 🙂

Bake (suggestive):

• the first side: 2 minutes
• the other side: 1 minute

After baking the first bread, you’ll see what is the best timing for you to change the sides.

➡️ Important: When upturning the dough, press, so the whole surface is in contact with pan and the bubbles does not lift dough off pan’s surface and burn.

The result is a smooth and crispy flatbread!

Notes:

• The number of bread depends on the size of the pan you bake the breads. If you have a small pan, you’ll have to make smaller balls. (and more work to do lol)
• ➡️ Important: make sure you use stone or cast-iron skillet; other materials like Teflon become carcinogen at high temperatures.

Enjoy ☺️

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